When usingan electricalappliance, basic precautions should always be followed,including
the following:
READ
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
USINGTHIS APPLIANCE.
12.
Do not usewithoutdust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Tum
off
allcontrolsbefore unplugging.
nent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used,
it
must be held in place by a metal
screw.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
9.
10.
11.
a.
kE-1
TAB FOR
OROUNDINO
SCREW
.~
~
14. Use extracare when cleaningon stairs.
15.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such
as
gasoline or use in areas
A
WARN
I
NG
-
TO
REDUCETHE
RISK
OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK
OR
INJURY:
wherethey maybe present.
NOTE
INCANADA, THE USE
OF
A
TEMPORARY ADAPTER
IS
NOT
PERMITTED BY THE CANADIAN
Do not leaveappliancewhen pluggedin. Unplugfrom outlet when not in
use
and before
servicing. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding
Instructions.
Do not expose to rain-storeindoors.
Do not allow to be used
as
a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
Use
only as describedin this manual. Use only Manufacturer’srecommended attachments.
Do not usewith damaged cordor plug. If appliance is notworking as
it
should, has been
dropped, damaged, leftoutdoorsor dropped intowater, return
it
to a servicecenter.
Do not pullor carry by cord,
use
cord as a handle, close a door on cord or pullcord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
Donotunplugby pullingon cord.To unplug, grasp the plug; notthe cord.
Do
not
handle plugor appliancewith wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of
dost, lint,hair and anythingthat may reduceair flow.
Keep hair,
loose
clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving
Pa&.
Do
not
pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
\-
-
OROUNOED
OUTLET
BOX
PIN
(A)
IS)
(CI
...
16.
Do
not
use
your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as
oil
base paints,
lacquers, household cleaners, etc.
17.
Do notvacuumtoxic, carcinogenic,combustibleor other hazardousmaterialssuch as
asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering
materials.Specially designed units
are
available for these purposes.
18.
Do not pick up wood or coal ash; soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without
full
cloth
filter or collection filter bag in place. These are very fine particles that may pass through
the foam and disc filters and affect the performanceof the motor or
be
exhausted back
intotheair.
Full
clothfiltersand additionalcollectionfilter bags are available (see
enclosed order form).
come atrippinghazard.
19.
Don’t leavelhecord lyingon the floor once you havefinished the cleaningjob.
It
can be-
20.
Use
specialcare when emptyingheavily loadedtanks.
21. To avoid spontaneous combustion,emptytank aftereach use.
22. The operationof a utilityvac can result inforeign objectsbeing blown intoeyes, which
canresultineye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operatingvacuum.
23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use vacuum
cleaner when you are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or
medicationcausingdiminishedcontrol.
Volts
120v
When using the appliance at a distance where an extension cord becomes necessaiy,a
3-
conductor grounding cord of adequate size must be used for safety, and to prevent
loss
of
power and overheating.
Use
the table below to determine A.W.G. wire size required. Before
using appliance, inspect power cord for
loose
or exposed wires and damaged insulation.
This cleaner must be grounded. If
it
should malfunctionor breakdown, grounding provides a
pathof leastresistancefar electric currentto reduce the riskof electric shock. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-groundingconductor and grounding plug. The
plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordancewith all localcodes and ordinances.
A
WARNING
-
IMPROPER CONNECTION
OF
THE
EQUIPMENT-
GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
OR
SERVICE PERSON
IF
YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE OUTLET
IS
PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
DO
NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED WITH THE APPLI-
ANCE
-
IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET
INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
This cleaner isfor use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like
Total
length of cord
in
feet
25 50 100 150
the plug illustrated in sketchA. A temporary adapter that lookslike the adapter illustratedin
sketches
B
and Cmay be usedto connectthis plugto a 2-pole receptacleas shown insketch
B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet (sketchA) can be installed by a qualified electrician. The
Make any needed repairsor replacements before using your appliance. Use only three-wire
outdoor extension cords which havethree-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole recep-
tacks which accept the extension cord’s plug. When vacuuming liquids, be sure the exten-
SiOn cord connection
does
not come in contactwith the liquid.
green colored rigid ear, lug or the
like extending from the adapter
must be connected to a perma-
Groundlnp
Methods
Ampere Rating
More
Not
More AWG
Than
Than
0-6 18
I
16 16 14
NOTE
STATIC SHOCKS ARE COMMON IN DRY AREAS
OR
WHEN THE RELATIVEHUMIDITY
OF
THE AIR
IS
LOW. THIS
IS
ONLY TEMPORARY AND DOES NOT AFFECT THE USE OF THE APPLI-
ANCE.
TO
REDUCE THE FREQUENCY OF STATIC SHOCKS IN
YOUR
HOME, THE BEST REMEDY
IS
TO ADD MOISTURETO THE AIR WITH A CONSOLE
OR
INSTALLEDHUMIDIFIER.
6-10 18 16 14 12
10-12 16 16 14 12
12-16 14 12
Not
recommended
Your Makita IndustrialVac comes
to
you completely assembled. Simply remove the machine
from the cartonalter unpackingthe accessories. (Note that some accessories may have been packed in the tank.) However,
it
is necessary to attach the tank handles and assemble the
heavy-duty vac dolly.(Pleasesee the instructionsin this manual)
